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In this study, the anti-inflammatory potential of bisacurone isolated from the Ryudai gold variety of Curcuma longa was evaluated using an integrated in vivo and in silico approach. Acute inflammation was assessed in rats using a carrageenan-induced paw edema model, supported by histopathological examination of paw tissues. Bisacurone significantly reduced paw edema during the peak inflammatory phase and markedly attenuated dermal thickening and inflammatory cell infiltration, indicating effective suppression of acute inflammatory responses. The effects of bisacurone were comparable to that of indomethacin. To elucidate the underlying molecular basis, density functional theory calculations, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and pharmacokinetic and toxicity predictions were performed. In silico analyses revealed favorable electronic properties, drug-likeness, and stable interactions of bisacurone with key inflammatory regulators, particularly IKK\u03b2 and COX-1, along with moderate interactions with MAPKs and iNOS. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the stability of the protein\u2013ligand complexes. 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